Author Question: Carrier notes that although most Americans are ambivalent about Christmas shopping and giving, they ... (Read 11 times)

Mr.Thesaxman · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Carrier notes that although most Americans are ambivalent about Christmas shopping and giving, they generally still participate because:

a) there is a religious requirement to do so.
b) they fear the disapproval of their friends.
c) it re-creates and reaffirms social relations.
d) it is recognized as a benefit to the economy.

Question 2

According to James Carrier, objects with little or no special meaning are called:

a) In a gift exchange, a permanent link is established.
b) In a gift exchange, the receiver does not have to pay anything.
c) In a commodity exchange, money is involved.
d) In a commodity exchange, a buyer and a seller know each other.